For the Pigtail–Dhal Stock

• 1½ –2 lbs salted pigtails rinsed and cut
• 1 cup dhal split peas, rinsed
• 5 water -6, or enough to cover

For the Soup Base

7 ears fresh corn total:

• 4 cups kernels for homemade creamed corn
• 1¼ cups kernels for soup
• 2 ears sliced into 1-inch rounds
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 whole hot pepper chopped (or to taste)
• 3 tbsp green seasoning first addition
• 1 medium carrot peeled + cubed
• 1 medium potato peeled + cubed
• 1 medium sweet potato peeled + cubed
• 1 cup pumpkin cubed
• 4 tbsp oil or butter
• 1 cup coconut milk optional
• 3 tbsp all-purpose seasoning see blend below
• 2 pimento peppers chopped
• 3 tbsp green seasoning second addition
• Salt + black pepper to taste

✨ All-Purpose Seasoning Blend - Mix together

• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp black pepper

For the Homemade Creamed Corn

• 4 cups fresh corn kernels
• 2 tbsp butter
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1.5 cups milk combined-- milk and heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 tsp sugar
• Salt to taste

For the Dumplings

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp brown sugar optional
• Water to form a soft dough

For Finishing

• Parsley chopped
• Celery leaves chopped
• Bandhania culantro, finely chopped